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Welcome to our bumper Summer issue. 

We have gathered together a host of fun activities and events to keep 

your family entertained over the summer holidays in our WOW, What’s 

on and Where, section. There are many more great events going on 

across our region that we could not fit into this issue which you can find 

by checking out our website www.primarytimes.net/warwickshire. 

Our bumper summer issue offers lots to do in the holidays. From 

visiting Mary Arden’s Tudor Farm and Hatton Country World, attending 

Insomnia (the biggest gaming festival around), enjoying the many 

fun activities our museums have to offer to a fun day out at Canon Hill 

Park – there is something for everyone in our magazine. On a quiet 

afternoon why not host your own picnic and celebrate trees – see page 

31 for more details, and don’t forget to enrol your children in a fun 

summer camp. 

Other regular features include Box Office which offers theatre 

productions perfect for the under 12s plus some fantastic competitions 

for you to enter with some great prizes to be won. 

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And the winner of Warwickshire’s 

Junior Fire Safety Champion goes 

to Matilda 

Matilda Spencer from St. Lawrence 

C of E Primary School, was 

Warwickshire County Council’s Fire 

and Rescue Services Junior Fire 

Safety Champion in May. 

For her enthusiasm and knowledge, 

Matilda was presented with a trophy 

and a £25 WH Smith voucher during 

her school assembly. The presentation 

was carried out by Community Fire 

Safety Officer, Tony Harris. 

During their school visit from the Fire 

and Rescue Service in April, Matilda 

used her fire safety knowledge and 

spotted potential fire hazards in her 

own home. 

During the school visit for year five 

pupils, fire crews talk about smoke 

alarms, kitchen and electrical safety 

and a night time ‘turn it off’ routine. 

The session also includes a hazard 

spotting exercise, where the crew give 

pupils all the information and skills 

they need to carry out a fire safety 

check at home. 

Pupils are then asked to complete a 

safety check for real. They can do this 

in their own home, at grandparents, 

or a relative’s house. Once complete, 

the school award the children with 

a Junior Fire Safety Champion 

Certificate. 

All the safety checks are then sent into 

the Fire Service for a monthly prize 

draw to award the title of Junior Fire 

Safety Champion. 

All over the UK, libraries are 

celebrating 100 years of the world’s 

favourite storyteller, Roald Dahl. 

The Big Friendly Read, the Summer 

Reading Challenge 2016, is your 

child’s chance to join in those 

celebrations. 

The Summer Reading 

Challenge takes place every year 

during the summer holidays. Children 

can sign up at your local library, then 

read six books of their choice to 

complete the Challenge. There are 

Warwickshire Fire and Rescue 

Service’s Schools Liaison Officer, Ruth 

Greenhalgh said: 

“I am delighted that Matilda was 

presented with the Junior Fire Safety 

Champion trophy and prize. 

We educate young people about fire 

safety in a fun and creative way. We 

ask pupils to take home what they 

have learnt and put it into practice. 

This gives them the confidence to 

ensure their safety and those around 

them.” 

Portfolio Holder for Community Safety, 

Councillor John Horner said: 

“I would like to say well done to 

Matilda on her Junior Fire Safety 

Champion Certificate and prize and 

for taking part in the Junior Fire Safety 

Champion Scheme. The scheme 

provides the Service with a great way 

of engaging with young people from 

a very early age. It’s clear from the 

enthusiasm from the pupils and the 

schools taking part, that it is of real 

benefit to all involved.” 

Cllr Matt Western, Chair of the 

council’s Communities Overview and 

Scrutiny Committee, added: 

“I would like to congratulate Matilda 

on receiving her trophy and I 

hope that she is able to share the 

knowledge that she has gained with 

family and friends to help ensure that 

they can also stay fire safe.” 

exclusive rewards to collect along the 

way, and it’s FREE to take part! 

Each child is asked to read at least 6 

library books. They can be any books 

they like- novels, fact books, joke 

books, e-books and audio books, they 

all count- and your library staff can 

help your children choose books they 

will really enjoy. 

As they read their books, each child 

will receive collector cards that make 

up a set to complete their folder. 

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Local Juniors 

win county 

Champions of 

Champions 

Two youngsters from Coleshill 

Primary School have become road 

safety Champions of Champions. 

The annual competition, organised 

by Warwickshire County Council’s 

Road Safety Team is to celebrate 

the work of Junior Road Safety 

Officers (JRSO’s) throughout the 

county. 

This year’s Year 6 winners, 

Renee and Annabelle, impressed 

road safety judges with their 

commitment to the scheme and 

innovative ideas they: 

· Ran a road safety club for 

KS1 children 

· Made up a road safety 

song and members of the 

club sang it in assembly 

· Made up a road safety 

Arty Tots 

Vicki Cureton, the Arty Tots 

Organiser for Heritage and Culture 

Warwickshire, manages a team of 

six volunteers whose input is as 

valued as it is crucial. 

Arty Tots meets every Monday at 

Market Hall Museum, Warwick, 

and invites grandparents and their 

under-five-year-old grandchildren to 

play games, get crafty and enjoy 

fun times together. 

A regular gathering of grandparents 

attends the group which has been running for two years 

and proved a real success – powered, in large part, by volunteers. 

“Our volunteers are vital to Arty Tots,” said Vicki. “Without them and 

their many talents I could not deliver the sessions. Lin, Jane, Gill, 

Julie, Edwina and Barbara make Arty Tots the success it is. They all 

deserve gold medals. 

“The families and volunteers have all become good friends and really 

look forward to Monday mornings.” 

Volunteers are integral to the sessions. They prepare them 

beforehand, ensure the families have everything they need (and 

join in, sometimes leading the storytelling or singing!) then provide 

refreshments, socialise and tidy away at the end. 

“Our volunteers provide a fun-filled and sociable event for 

grandparents and their grandchildren to enjoy,” said Vicki. “They 

ensure our families have a safe, relaxing environment within the 

museum.” 

The lovely atmosphere at the group makes volunteering a joy, says 

Lin Pilkington (pictured), who been has involved since the start. 

Every card features an original 

piece of Quentin Blake artwork 

from a classic Roald Dahl tale, as 

well as some fun activities on the 

reverse. These build to become 

a unique record of your child’s 

Summer Reading Challenge, 

and a great way to mark Dahl’s 

centenary. Some cards feature fun 

SCRATCH and SNIFF smells for 

young readers to discover. 

Kids are going to love collecting 

these. 

game for younger children 

· Made road safety biscuits 

and sold them for school 

funds 

· Regularly kept in touch 

with the road safety team 

to update them about what 

they had been up to. 

Mr Kershaw, Head of Coleshill 

Primary School said: “We are very 

proud of Renee and Annabel, 

and what they have achieved this 

year. The road safety work they 

have done in school has been 

exceptional and we are delighted 

that this has been recognised.” 

Alison Williams, Senior Road 

Safety Officer and manager of the 

JRSO scheme in Warwickshire 

said: “The standard of Junior 

Road Safety Officers was high 

again this year, but we chose 

Renee and Annabel because of 

their consistency and passion for 

helping other children learn about 

road safety.” 

The JRSOs win a trip to the British 

Motor Museum at Gaydon. 

Parents say: “It inspired my son to 

read over the summer when he was 

losing interest in reading at school.” 

Teachers say: “Children usually drop 

a reading level when returning to 

school after the summer. After the 

Summer Reading Challenge, they 

often are a level ahead!” 

Starts Saturday 16th July across 

Warwickshire Libraries. It’s FREE! It’s 

FUN! It’s LOCAL!

If you are looking for more inspiration, there 

are over 350 events on our website 

www.primarytimes.net/warwickshire 

6 July 

Go: Messy! Early Years 

Play Sessions 

Coventry Transport Museum, 

CV1 1JD 10:00am-11:30am 

A farmyard inspired messy 

play time. This session is sure 

to keep little hands busy with this 

sensory play activity for children aged 

0-4 and their families. Child £2. 

T: 024 7623 4270 

www.transport-museum.com 

Tractor Folk 

Coventry Transport Museum, CV1 1JD 

FREE EVENT 1:00pm-2:30pm Live acoustic 

musical performance on our Village Green. 

T: 024 7623 4270 


Shirley Carnival 

Shirley Park, B90 3AL 

12:00noon-4:30pm 

The Wild West comes to 

Shirley Park, with this 

themed, action-packed 

event, featuring entertainment 

guaranteed to make it fun for all the 

family! Entrance £1. T: 07790 686040 

www.shirleylions.co.uk or 

www.solihull.gov.uk 

10 July 

Dogs Trust Kenilworth: Fun Day 

Hatton Country World, CV35 8XA 

11:00am-4:00pm Join us for our annual 

fun day! From raffles to dog shows, craft 

stalls to refreshments T: 01926 484398 

www.dogstrust.org.uk/our-centres/ 

kenilworth 

15 – 16 July 

Survival Camping 

Hatton Adventure World, CV35 8XA 

10:00am Have your family got what it 

takes to survive in the Wilderness? Come 

along and see if your kids could become 

the next generation of adventurers and 

explorers; all from the safety and 

comfort of Hatton Country World! 

Activities will include learning how to 

build a shelter and find food, as well as 

entry to Hatton Adventure World during 

the day! Booking essential 

T: 01926 843411 

camping.hattonworld.com 

Don’t forget to 

say you saw it in 

Primary Times! 

We check 

listings carefully but 

event details and prices 

may be subject to change. 

Please always check 

with the venue. 

16 July – 4 Sept 

Astro Camp Summer 

The National Space 

Centre, LE4 5NS 

Seven weeks, seven challenges, 

seven different themes – join 

our Mission Commanders as 

they take you through your paces on a 

journey to discover if you have the Right 

Stuff to become an Astronaut. Crafts, 

competitions, exercise, experiments & 

more - learn about the training here on 

Earth, blast off into space and see what 

life in space is really like. Week 1 - Astrofitness, 

Week 2 - Rockets – Getting into 

Space, Week 3 - ISS – Your Orbital Home, 

Week 4 - Experiments in Space, Week 

5 - Dangers of Space, Week 6 - Moon, 

Mars and beyond: Training for 

long-duration spaceflight, 

Week 7 - Our Universe – 

Astronomy from Space. 

Tel: 0116 261 0261 

www.spacecentre.co.uk 

19 – 24 July 

Lavender Week 

Blakesley Hall, B25 8RN 

11:00am-4:00pm A week of Lavender 

themed activities amongst Blakesley Hall’s 

Lavender filled gardens. Themed trails. Find 

out about the use of Lavender throughout 

the ages. Lavender cake and tea! Adults £7, 

Child £3. T: 0121 348 8120 

www.birminghammuseums.org.uk 

21 July – 31 Aug 

Tractor Event: MiC Lab: Working 

Vehicles 


10:00am-4:00pm Get your designers’ head 

on and create a strong working vehicle. Try 

it out on the different terrains in our test 

and play area. Workshops are suitable for 

ages 4+ and cost £3. T: 024 7623 4270 


21 July – 4 Sept 

I Spy, MiC Activity trail 


10:00am-4:00pm Explore the new 

exhibitions as your search for clues to 

complete this fun ‘I spy’ activity trail. Trails 

are available at reception and cost £1.50. 

T: 024 7623 4270 


ADVENTURE. ANIMALS. ACTION. 

GREAT SUMMER 

ADVENTURES 

Throughout the Summer Holidays 

NEW WATER WARS & WATER BATTLES 

NEW Over 8’s Entertainment 

Programme 

NEW updated Farm Zone 

Tractor Safari 

PLUS all your Hatton Favourites 

NEW 

WATER WARS 

BOOK ONLINE 

FOR SAVINGS! 

www.hattonworld.com 

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23 July 

Big Picnic Day 

Anne Hathaway’s Cottage and Gardens, CV37 

9HH 10:00am-5:00pm Pack up your picnic 

basket and join us in the beautiful gardens. 

Come and join in with music, dancing, games 

and activities for the whole family. Normal 

admission charges apply. As part of our 

commitment to community involvement, 

we’re inviting residents of the CV37 postcode 

to join our picnic for free! Just bring proof of 

your address to gain access and join in the 

fun. T: 01789 292100 

www.shakespeare.org.uk 

Roll up! Roll up! Victorian Day 

Aston Hall, B6 6JD 

11:00am-4:00pm Roll up for a Victorian 

sideshow like you’ve never seen before! 

Watch their magnificent show and see a real 

mermaid! Adults £8, Child (3-15) £3. 

T: 0121 348 8000 

www.birminghammuseums.org.uk/aston 

23 – 24 July 

The Pet Show 2016 

Stoneleigh Park, CV8 2LZ 10:00am-5:00pm 

Housing eight zones and habitats dedicated 

to different varieties of animals, there will be 

something for everyone to enjoy. Learn how 

to care for pets with advice from industry 

experts and be awestruck by the amazing 

animal displays taking place in the indoor 

and outdoor arenas. Adults £10, Child £5. 

T: 024 7678 6281 www.thepetshow.co.uk or 

www.coventry.gov.uk 

Celebration weekend 

The Stratford Butterfly Farm will be revealing 

its brand new look introducing the new 

'Maya', an ancient rainforest civilisation 

exhibit at its special Opening Ceremony 

weekend. The celebrations will continue 

with Mini-Beast Handling Sessions, 

demonstrations in the Discovery Zone and 

a competition to win Season Tickets to the 

Butterfly Farm and a copy of Dr Diane Davies’ 

new interactive children’s book: Maya, A 

Journey Through the Maya World. 

To see hundreds of spectacular butterflies, 

insects, reptiles and spiders visit the Butterfly 

Farm from 10:00am to 6pm every day of the 

week. Entry fees are Adults £6.25, Seniors & 

Students £5.75, Children (under 3’s go free) 

£5.25, Family (2 adults & 2 children) £18.50. 

Group discounts are available. For more 

information, please visit the official website 

at www.butterflyfarm.co.uk or 

T: 01789 299288. 

25 – 29 July 

Summer School 

Belgrade Theatre, CV1 1GS 

10:00am-4:30pm Themed around 

making Shakespeare fun and accessible 

in celebration of the 400th Anniversary 

of our great Bard’s death. Workshops will 

be very practical and energetic and lots of 

fun. Suitable for ages 8-11. £120 for the 

week. Booking essential. T: 024 7655 3055 

www.belgrade.co.uk 


Children’s Activity Holiday Camps 

Rugby School CV22 5DJ 

Camp Energy provides a wide range of 

exciting activities for 4 - 13 year olds 

(Ofsted outstanding) at this wonderful 

venue, with an option of an extended day 

from 8am – 6pm. For all activities and 

booking details see: 

www.campenergy.com. Parents helpline 

T: 01869 352000 


Summer Holiday Playscheme 

NB Leisure -5 locations across the Borough 

of Nuneaton and Bedworth 

For aged 5 - 12 yr olds. There are craft 

and sporting activities on offer for all to 

engage, learn and most importantly have 

fun over the holiday. There are bouncy 

castles, bike maintenance, face painting, 

balloon modelling, healthy eating 

challenges and much more! Sessions are 

flexible. You can attend for the whole day, 

or part of it. See website for times details 

www.nbleisuretrust.org/services/ 

childcare/school-holiday-playscheme 

T: 024 76 400 558 

Holiday Activities 

The Alan Higgs Centre, CV3 1HW 

Activity days Monday-Friday throughout 

the Summer holidays will include team 

games, arts & crafts, and competitions. 

In addition to the structured activities 

children will be able to access a variety 

of toys for free play. Suitable for ages 

4-11. 9:00am-3:00pm. £12 per child per 

day. Breakfast and extra time sessions 

are available to extend your child's stay. 

Booking essential. 

T: 02476 308244 covsf.com 

Summer Holiday Activities 

Xcel Leisure Centre, CV4 8DY 

9:00am-3:00pm. Activities include team 

games, arts and crafts, and competitions. 

In addition to the structured activities 

children will be able to access a variety of 

toys for free play. Suitable for ages 5-11. 

£13 per child per day. Breakfast and extra 

time sessions are available to extend your 

child's stay. Booking essential 

T: 02476 856 956 covsf.com 

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Summer Arts Camps 

The Old Slaughterhouse, Stratford, 

CV37 6EE Amazing summer arts camp 

every Monday and Tuesday of the 

summer holidays 9am until 4pm. The 

ideal solution for keeping your children 

entertained and their imaginations 

fed. Each day includes a mixture of art 

activities including model building, 

film-making & printing. Cost £25 per day. 

Ages 6 - 13 years. For booking and more 

information on the weekly themes email 

www.escapearts.org.uk 

Wildlife Watch 

Brandon Marsh, CV3 3GW 

11:00am-12:00noon and 2:00pm-3:00pm 

See what wildlife you can spot and 

complete fun activities to gain stickers. 

When you get all eight you’ve got your 

Hedgehog Award! Suitable for children 

aged 5-13 years. £3.50 per child with 

one free accompanying adult. Booking 

essential. T: 024 7630 8999 

www.warwickshirewildlifetrust.org.uk 


Bookbench Summer Craft Activities 


12:30pm-2:30pm Join in The Big Read 

every Tuesday this summer and find the 

book benches in our gardens. We’ve been 

inspired by the gardens and by books, so 

come and join in a family craft activity 

inspired by a different children’s story each 

week of the summer holidays. Child £2. 

T: 0121 348 8120 


27 July 

Family Craft Activity : Royal 

Carriage Photo Frames 


11:00am-3:00pm Travel in the style of 

a King or Queen as you make a fairytale 

carriage photo frame. Drop-in, £1 per 

child or free if you’ve paid to visit the Hall, 

children must be accompanied. 

T: 0121 348 8000 


Trampoline Camp 


10:00am-12:00noon. Suitable for ages 

7-11. £8 per child. Booking essential. 

T: 02476 308244 covsf.com 

Fascinating Fossils 

Bedworth Library, CV12 8NF 

FREE EVENT, donations welcome. 

10:30am-12:00noon Explore 

Warwickshire’s Jurassic past and find out 

some amazing facts and records about our 

incredible planet. Discover our collection 

secrets and delve into the past. Sessions 

are suitable for school-aged who must 

be accompanied by an adult. Booking 

essential. T: 0300 555 8171 

www.heritage.warwickshire.gov.uk 

Brick Wonders Family Day 

The Herbert Gallery, CV1 5QP 

10:00am-3:00pm Join us for a launch 

day extravaganza! There will be a full 

day of hands on activities with inspiring 

workshops to celebrate and explore the 

versatility of these amazing little bricks 

and the opening of our Brick Wonders 

exhibition. Create a wall of LEGO character 

portraits, animate with LEGO® 

characters, mini LEGO® self-portraits and 

much more. Some activities may 

charge. T: 024 7623 7521 

www.theherbert.org 

28 – 29 July 

Staffordshire Hoard Conservation : 

Festival of Archaeology 

Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery, 

B3 3DH FREE EVENT 10:00am-1:00pm and 

2:00pm-4:00pm Drop in and learn about 

the Staffordshire Hoard and how an object 

goes from excavation to gallery. 

T: 0121 348 8000 



Play Day Wednesdays 


11:00am-4:00pm Enjoy our traditional 

garden games including quoits, giant 

jenga and croquet. Why not bring along a 

picnic and enjoy the gardens this summer? 

T: 0121 348 8120 


Turning Pages 

The Core Theatre, B91 3RG. 


Two different book-themed craft and 

activity workshops every Wednesday 

(except the10th) so that children aged 

4-10 can attend one or both. Subjects 

include; Jungle Book, The Little Mermaid 

and Harry Potter! These workshops will be 

a mix of stories, games, craft and art to 

take home. £5 per session, and lunchtime 

supervision is available for £2 extra. 

Booking essential T: 0121 7046962 

thecoretheatresolihull.co.uk 


Holiday Activities 

Centre AT7, CV6 7GP 9:00am-3:00pm 

Activities run Monday-Friday and will 

include team games, arts and crafts, and 

competitions. In addition to the structured 

activities children will be able to access a 

variety of toys for free play. Suitable for 

ages 5-11. £12 per child per day. 

Booking essential. T: 02476 665 530 

covsf.com 

28 July 

Teddy Bear’s Picnic 

Hill Close Gardens, CV34 6HF 2:00pm- 

4:00pm Bring your teddy and a picnic. Fun 

for all the family. Adult £1.50, Child £4. No 

need to book, just come along. 

T: 01926 493339 hillclosegardens.com 

Vulgar Victorians 

Kenilworth Library, CV8 1EF FREE EVENT, 

donations welcome. 10:30am-12:00noon 

Create colourful Punch and Judy puppets 

and take a closer look at some of our 

Victorian collections. Make a Victorian 

top hat to wear whilst you take part in 

the Victorian insult competition. Sessions 

are suitable for school-aged who must 

be accompanied by an adult. Booking 

essential T: 0300 555 8171 

www.heritage.warwickshire.gov.uk

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Redwings 

Horse Sanctuary 

Dogs 

on leads 

welcome 

Visit 

Redwings Oxhill 

Banbury Road, 

Warwickshire, 

CV35 0RP 

FOLLOW THE 

BROWN TOURIST 

SIGNS! 

FREE 

ENTRY 

A fun, free 

family 

day out! 

Meet rescued horses and donkeys nose-to-nose! 

Open 10am to 4pm every Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday 

Visit www.redwings.org.uk 

or call 0870 040 0033 

Summer Ponds 

Ryton Pools Country Park, CV8 3BG 

10:30am-12:00noon Ever wondered 

what lurks beneath the water in our 

pond dipping pool? How many different 

beasties can we find? Learn about newts 

and frogs, and look for beetles, nymphs 

and other pond life that amphibians feed 

on. For children aged 3+ who must be 

accompanied by an adult. Tickets £3.50 per 

child. Booking essential. 

T: 024 7630 5592 

countryparks.warwickshire.gov.uk 

This Little Piggy 

War Memorial Park, CV3 4AR 

1:00pm-2:30pm Join the Education Team 

for an afternoon of messy fun. Decorate 

your very own piggy bank that you take 

home. Suitable for families. Booking is not 

essential. All activities are 45 minutes. 

Cost £3.50. T: 024 7678 6281 



History Detective Thursdays 


12:30pm-2:30pm Become a History 

Detective for the day and complete our 

history mystery trail. All History Detectives 

receive a prize. Child £2. T: 0121 348 8120 


Mud Pies and Sculptures 


10:30am-12:00noon Come and use 

our mud to make some fantastic mud 

pies. For children aged 3+ who must be 

accompanied by an adult. Tickets £3.50 per 

child. Booking essential. 

T: 024 7630 5592 


Ready Steady Blast Off 


1:00pm-2:30pm Be creative with our 

Education Team and make some space 

themed arts and crafts to celebrate Tim 

Peake’s return to Earth. This activity is 

suitable for families. Allow 45 minutes to 

complete all activities. Cost £3.50. 

T: 024 7678 6281 


30 July 

Tractor Event: Wear Your Wellies Day 


FREE EVENT 10:00am-5:00pm Splish 

splash, splosh! Wear your wellies when 

you visit our Tractor exhibition and receive 

10% off tractor related merchandise in our 

gift shop. T: 024 7623 4270 


Tractor Event: Family Picnic 


FREE EVENT 12:00noon-2:00pm Bring a 

picnic and eat your lunch surrounded by 

tractors on the Village Green! There will 

be free children’s worksheets to keep you 

entertained while you eat. 

T: 024 7623 4270 


1 – 3 Aug 

KNG Dance Camp 


9:00am-3:00pm For boys and girls: this 

fast paced energetic dance camp will cover 

Street, Break Dance, Hip-hop and many 

more styles delivered by a professional 

company Kool Nerd Gang. Suitable for ages 

5-11. £16 per child. Booking essential. 

T: 02476 308244 covsf.com 

1 – 4 Aug 

Young Actors Studio Theatre 

Summer School 


10:00am-3:00pm This course in 

partnership with K22 Productions 

explores the creative and performance 

potential of all children in a safe, fun 

theatre environment through drama, 

dance and music. It aims to help young 

people to develop their imaginations, 

communication skills and self-esteem 

too. Suitable for ages 8-16 who will watch 

and work with actors, with a chance 

to perform in the family musical show 

‘Treasure Island’ on the 4th August. Course 

fee £100. To book 

T: 0121 7046962 


1 – 5 Aug 

Colours of Nature Scratch Art 


10:30am-3:30pm Using this unique 

scratch technique, reveal vibrant colours 

as you create patterns and pictures taking 

inspiration from nature. Workshop content 

is suitable for 4+ but all are welcome. 

Tickets £2. T: 024 7623 7521 


Survival Instincts 

Lillington Library, CV32 7SJ 

FREE EVENT, donations welcome. 

10:30am-12:00noon Discover some 

amazing facts about the animal instincts 

of the natural world with the chance to 

explore the Natural History collections of 

Heritage and Culture Warwickshire. Make 

a furry moth to take home and create a 

camouflage animal. Sessions are suitable 

for school-aged who must be accompanied 

10 


y an adult. Booking essential T: 0300 555 

8171 www.heritage.warwickshire.gov.uk 

High Jinks : Frozen 

Playbox Theatre, CV34 6LE 

10:00am-1:00pm Disney Day. Fancy Dress is 

positively encouraged. Suitable for ages 3-6. 

Tickets £22. Booking essential 

T: 01926 419555 www.playboxtheatre.com 

2 – 5 Aug 

Young Artists Summer Club 

Leamington Spa Art Gallery and Museum, 

CV32 4AA 11:00am-3:00pm Take part in 

workshops in painting, drawing, photography 

and sculpture and learn all about Gallery’s 

amazing art collection. Reflect on your 

different interests in your sketchbook and 

build a portfolio of artwork before making a 

final piece to be exhibited in the Art Gallery 

& Museum. Suitable for ages 7+. Booking 

essential T: 01926 742700 

www.warwickdc.gov.uk 

3 Aug 

National Play Day : Teddy Bear Zip Wire 


11:00am-4:00pm Join in the fun for National 

Play Day. Have your teddy bear zip wire from 

Blakesley Hall. Make a badge to mark their 

achievement, follow our themed garden trail 

and play our garden games. Why not make a 

day of it and bring a picnic too? Child £2. 

T: 0121 348 8120 


Family Craft Activity : Puppet Making 

and Storytelling 


11:00am-3:00pm Put your hand to puppet 

making and create colourful characters to 

ignite your imaginations. T: 0121 348 8000 


3 Aug – 2 Sept 

Outdoor Day Camp 

Centre AT7, CV6 7GP 

9:00am-3:00pm Wednesday Camp including 

climbing, abseiling, archery and low ropes. 

Scale the heights of the AT7 tower. Suitable 

for ages 6+. £14 per child. Booking essential. 

T: 02476 665 530 covsf.com 

4 Aug 

Collage Portraits 


12:00noon-3:00pm Be inspired by Van Dyck 

and 400 years of portraits to create your own 

portrait with feathers, sequins and more! 

Drop-in, £1.50 per child or free if you’ve paid 

to visit the Hall. T: 0121 348 8000 


Children’s Club 

Charlecote, CV35 9ER 

12:00noon-4:00pm Join us on each 

Thursday in August for a variety of 

nature and craft based activities. Normal 

admission charges apply. T: 01789 470277 

www.nationaltrust.org.uk 

Den Building 

Hartshill Hayes Country Park, CV10 0TE 

11:00am-12:30pm Build a den using twigs 

and branches collected from around the 

park. A family event but not suitable for 

children under 5. Child £3.50. Booking 

essential. T: 01827 872660 


Terrific Teddy Trail 


1:00pm-2:30pm Bring along your teddies 

and join in our annual teddy trail and 

arts and crafts. This activity is suitable for 

families. Booking is not essential. Allow 

45 minutes to complete all activities. Cost 

£3.50. T: 024 7678 6281 


Disney/Movie Day 


9:00am-3:00pm Come dressed as your 

favourite Tangled character or Disney 

character of your choice. The day will 

include dancing to all your favourite 

Tangled tracks, messy art session and a 

mini disco. Suitable for ages 5-11. £13 per 

child. Booking essential. T: 02476 856 956 

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Trampolining Club 


10:00am-12:00noon Every individual will 

be trained at the level they are best suited 

to. Suitable for ages 5-8. £10 per child. 

Booking essential. T: 02476 856 956 covsf. 

com 

Water Confidence Workshop 


1:30pm-2:15pm A fun session giving 

children the chance to start basic swim 

strokes, play games, sing songs and gain 

more confidence in the water whilst being 

instructed by our swimming teachers. 

Suitable for ages 4-7. £6 per child. Booking 

essential. T: 02476 856 956 covsf.com 

Roarsome Dinosaurs 


1:00pm-2:30pm Come and have a roaring 

time with our Education Team. Make 

some Roar-some arts and crafts to take 

home with you. This activity is suitable for 



£3.50. T: 024 7678 6281 


Tennis Camp 


9:00am-12:00noon Suitable for ages 5-11. 

£13 per child. Booking essential. 

T: 02476 665 530 covsf.com 

6 – 7 Aug 

Leamington’s Art in the Park Festival 

This year’s event in the Jephson Gardens, 

promises to be even more spectacular 

than last year. Over 120 artists from across 

Leamington are teaming up to showcase 

their work at a two-day festival celebrating 

the arts. There will be blues, soul and jazz 

performances from 12 different bands 

across the two days. Leading UK theatre 

production company Motionhouse will 

perform Lost, a physical dance piece free 

for guests to attend, and the Pauline Quirke 

Academy will entertain visitors with an 

extract from Beauty and the Beast. There’ll 

be something for everyone to enjoy with 

a fun-filled weekend of art, crafts, live art 

demonstrations, performance, music and 

dance. www.artinpark.co.uk 

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Sky Ride Coventry 

Council House, CV1 5RR 

FREE EVENT 11:00am-3:00pm Enjoy a family 

day out by bike with thousands of people of 

all ages and abilities on the biggest trafficfree 

bike ride in the West Midlands on a 4.5 

mile circuit. Bikes for children and adults 

can be hired on the day by the event Hub in 

Broadgate. Wheels for All bicycles for people 

with disabilities will be available in Council 

House Square. Registration recommended. 

T: 024 7678 6281 www.goskyride.com or 


Stratford-On-Sea : Sand Sculpture 

Royal Shakespeare Theatre, CV37 6BB 

FREE EVENT 11:00am-4:00pm For one 

day only, Stratford on Sea will have its 

very own beach (or sand pit at least)! Join 

professional sand sculptors from Sand In 

Your Eye as they share the tricks of their 

trade. Learn lots of different techniques, 

how to use the tools and create your very 

own masterpiece! T: 0844 8001144 

www.rsc.org.uk 

8 Aug 

Crafty Drop-in Day 


Parkridge Centre, Brueton Park, B91 3HW 


Drop in and choose from a selection of crafts 

to make, there are loads to choose from! 



Fascinating Fossils 

Leamington Library, CV32 4AA 

FREE EVENT, donations welcome. 2:30pm- 

4:00pm Explore Warwickshire’s Jurassic 

past and find out some amazing facts and 

records about our incredible planet. Discover 

our collection secrets and delve into the 

past. Sessions are suitable for school-aged 

who must be accompanied by an adult. 



High Jinks : Monkey Mayhem 


10:00am-1:00pm Theatre adventures with 

costume, acting, mime, movement, songs 

and storytelling. Suitable for ages 3-6. 



Cheerleading Camp 


9:00am-3:00pm Shake those pom poms 

at our energetic cheerleading camp. 

Learning basic cheerleading stunts and lifts. 

Performance at 2:45pm. Suitable for ages 


T: 02476 308244 covsf.com 

Gymnastics Club 


1:00pm-3:00pm Put your flexibility to the 

test and pick up all the basic skills and use 

specialist equipment including balance 

beam, vault and many more. Suitable for 

ages 5-11. £10 per child. Booking essential. 

T: 02476 856 956 covsf.com 

8 – 10 Aug 

Musketeer School 


10:00am-4:00pm “One for all and all for 

one!” If your young swashbucklers aspire 

to a career as one of the King’s Guard, then 

this is the perfect training for them! Over 2 

days, members will learn fencing and stage 

combat, rope swinging, brawling, bragging, 

storytelling and heroics! This really does 

promise to be quite an adventure. Suitable 

for ages 7-13. Course cost £120 including 

lunch and refreshments. Booking essential 


8 – 12 Aug 

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang 


10:00am-4:00pm Learn the songs, staging, 

and choreography. Presentation to the Main 

Theatre at the end of the week for all to 

enjoy.Suitable for ages 8-18. Course cost 

£185 including lunch and refreshments. 


www.playboxtheatre.com 

Performing Arts Camp 


9:00am-3:00pm Activities vary each day 

but may include Street Dance, Singing, 

Cheerleading, Musical Theatre, Ballet, 

Zumba, Drama, Gymnastics, Arts and 

Crafts and much much more. Suitable for 

ages 5-11. £12 per child per day. Booking 

essential. T: 02476 856 956 

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8 – 13 Aug 

Enchanted Forest Watercolours 


10:30am-3:30pm Experiment with 

watercolours and create a magical scene 

by using the beautiful mixing properties 

of paint that will suit even the youngest 

visitor. Workshop content is suitable for 4+ 

but all are welcome. Tickets £2. 

T: 024 7623 7521 www.theherbert.org 

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pop ups and illustration, the workshop is a 

chance to let imagination and creativity run 

wild. Recommended for ages 10+. Tickets 

£10. Booking essential T: 0121 7046962 


Diving Workshop 


10:30am-11:30am Learn to dive safely 

and confidently with our experienced 

instructors. Must be able to swim 25m 

unaided. Suitable for ages 8+. £8 per child. 

Booking essential. T: 02476 856 956 covsf. 

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T: 024 7630 5592 countryparks. 

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African Adventure 


1:00pm-2:30pm Come and join us on for 

an afternoon of African Animal fun. Make 

Jungle and Safari animal arts and crafts 

to take home. This activity is suitable for 



£3.50. T: 024 7678 6281 


9 Aug 

60 Minute Marvel 



Den Building: 10:30am-11:30am Can 

you make the perfect survival shelter? 

This session is both fast and fun! Pond 

Dipping: 12:00noon-1:00pm Have a dip 

in our pond and find out more about 

what lurks beneath. Suitable for children 

aged 5-13 years. £3.50 per child and one 

accompanying adult free entry. Booking 

essential. T: 024 7630 8999 




11:00am-11:45am A fun session giving 







Musical Theatre Camp 


9:00am-3:00pm This fun filled camp will 

get your child smiling from ear to ear as 

they learn singing, acting and dancing just 

like the stars from High School Musical. 

Performance at 2.45pm. Suitable for ages 


T: 02476 665 530 covsf.com 

Awesome Archaeology 

Nuneaton Library, CV11 4DR 


4:00pm For budding archaeologists, take 

part in exploring archaeology. Make your 

own archaeologist’s hard hat to wear on 

site. Handle archaeological finds from our 

collections and create your own fossil to 

take home. Sessions are suitable for schoolaged 

who must be accompanied by an 

adult. Booking essential. T: 8171 0300 555 


High Jinks : Beauty and The Beast 


10:00am-1:00pm Disney Day. Fancy Dress 

is positively encouraged. Suitable for ages 

3-6. Tickets £22. Booking essential 


9 – 12 Aug 

Young Curators Summer Club 

Leamington Spa Art Gallery and Museum, 

CV32 4AA 

11:00am-3:00pm Meet our curators and 

get creative through designing exhibition 

posters and making audio captions before 

curating an exhibition of artworks in the Art 

Gallery & Museum. Suitable for ages 7+. 


www.warwickdc.gov.uk 

10 Aug 

Family Craft Activity : Monster Masks 


11:00am-3:00pm Make your very own 

monster mask inspired by our grotesques 

who decorate the Great Dining Room’s 

ceiling. Drop-in, £1 per child or free if you’ve 

paid to visit the Hall, children must be 

accompanied. T: 0121 348 8000 


Octavian Droobers Orienteering 

event 

Hillfield Park, B91 4UJ 

6:00pm-7:30pm Do you and your family 

enjoy walking, jogging or running? Why not 

come along and try the outdoor adventure 

navigation sport of orienteering with the 

local club, Octavian Droobers? There will be 

courses from 1km to 6km, easy to advanced, 

to suit all abilities and ages from 5 to 85! 

Help is available to all newcomers. A large 

scale map and electronic timer are also 

provided - bring a compass if you have one. 

Adult £4, Child Free plus £1 for the hire of a 

timer. T: 01926 632189 www.octaviandroobers.org 

Survival Instincts 

Stratford Library, CV37 6PZ 

FREE EVENT, donations welcome. 10:30am- 

12:00noon Discover some amazing facts 

about the animal instincts of the natural 

world with the chance to explore the 

Natural History collections of Heritage and 

Culture Warwickshire. Make a furry moth to 

take home and create a camouflage animal. 

Sessions are suitable for school-aged who 

must be accompanied by an adult. Booking 

essential T: 0300 555 8171 






T: 02476 308244 covsf.com 

Arts Lab 


10:00am-3:00pm Create a giant book in 

this fun workshop with artist Helen Lane! 

Young people will plan their story, create 

their own characters to travel through 

time, explore the jungle, or even swim the 

English Channel with sharks! Using a variety 

of medium, from cartoons and collage, to 

11 Aug 


Atherstone Library, CV9 1AX 

FREE EVENT, donations welcome. 10:30am- 

12:00noon Create colourful Punch and Judy 

puppets and take a closer look at some of 

our Victorian collections. Make a Victorian 



are suitable for school-aged who must be 

accompanied by an adult. Booking essential 

T: 0300 555 8171 


Bat Walk 

Babbs Mill LNR, B37 6LN 

8:00pm-10:00pm Ever wondered how to 

track down a bat? Find out with the help 

of our Neighbourhood Rangers and their 

bat detectors. Discover the nocturnal 

world of this fascinating creature – a 

brilliant evening for all the family! Booking 

essential. T: 0121 704 8000 


Diving, Water Polo and Life Saving 

Activity Workshop 


1:00pm-3:00pm Fun packed afternoon 

where you can learn to dive safely, gain 

some lifesaving skills and enjoy some water 

polo activities. Must be able to swim 50m 

unaided. Suitable for ages 8+. £15 per 


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High Jinks : Dragon Hunt 


10:00am-1:00pm Theatre adventures with 

costume, acting, mime, movement, songs 

and storytelling. Suitable for ages 3-6. 



Rock Pool Fun 

War Memorial Park, CV3 6PT 

1:00pm-2:30pm Splish, Splash, Splosh! No 

need to take a trip to the seaside. Come and 

join the Education Team to make your very 

own Rock Pool Creatures to take home. This 

activity is suitable for families. Booking is 

not essential. Allow 45 minutes to complete 

all activities. Cost £3.50. T: 024 7678 6281 


Dinosaur and Fossil Fun 


10:30am-12:00noon Hunt for fossils and 

bones and follow trails to discover who’s 

hiding in the woods. Then get mucky and 

have a go at dinotastic art. For children aged 

3+ who must be accompanied by an adult. 



1:30pm-2:15pm A fun session giving 







12 – 14 Aug 

Traditional Camping 


Whether you are new to the concept of 

‘sleeping under canvas’ or are a hardy 

camper, our Weekend will provide an 

opportunity to celebrate everything 

that’s great about British Camping! From 

pitching your tent to lighting a campfire, 

campsite games to nature trails, there 

will be something on offer for everybody. 

Based at Hatton Country World you can take 

advantage of both the kid’s activities in the 

Adventure World as well as a browse around 

our traditional Shopping Village. 

T: 01926 843411 camping.hattonworld.com 

Tractor Folk 


FREE EVENT 1:00pm-2:30pm Live acoustic 

musical performance from Garfield 

(regional folk artists) on our Village Green. 

This is kindly supported by Michael McEntee 

and the Big Comfy Bookshop. 

T: 024 7623 4270 


Dog Show and Fun Day 

Elmdon Heath Recreation Ground, B92 9JS 

10:30am-3:00pm Join the Friends of 

Damson Parks group at this popular 

fundraising event, where proceeds go 

towards improving the facilities at the 

Recreation ground. Featuring the muchloved 

Dogwatch dog show, children’s rides, 

entertainment and stalls galore, the event 

is fun for all the family, including their fourlegged 

friends! www.solihull.gov.uk 

15 Aug 


Bedworth Library, CV12 8NF 


4:00pm Create colourful Punch and Judy 

puppets and take a closer look at some of 

our Victorian collections. Make a Victorian 



are suitable for school-aged who must be 

accompanied by an adult. Booking essential 

T: 0300 555 8171 


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Flying Friends Workshop 


10:30am-12:00noon Is it a bird? Is it a 

bat? Is it a dragonfly? Discover and play 

games about these flying friends and more. 

Suitable for children aged 5-13 years. £4.50 

per child with one free accompanying adult. 



Flying Friends Workshop 


10:30am-12:00noon Is it a bird? Is it a 

bat? Is it a dragonfly? Discover and play 

games about these flying friends and more. 





Mini Beast Adventure 


10:30am-12:00noon Come along on a 

mini-beast hunting adventure with the 

Rangers. Armed with pots and nets, we will 

be heading up to the meadow to see what 

creatures are lurking amongst, or flying 

above, the grass! For children aged 3+ who 

must be accompanied by an adult. Tickets 

£3.50 per child. Booking essential. 

T: 024 7630 5592 


Cheerleading & Gymnastics Camp 


9:00am-3:00pm Shake those pom poms 

at our energetic cheerleading camp. 

Learning basic cheerleading stunts and lifts. 



T: 02476 308244 covsf.com 

Gymnastics Camp 


10:00am-12:00noon Learn new skills on 

gymnastic apparatus. Suitable for ages 


T: 02476 308244 covsf.com 

15 – 20 Aug 

Clay Creatures 


10:30am-3:30pm Sculpt and mould a 

creature of your choice in this tactile 

workshop. Using child friendly clay that 

dries to a professional finish, take your 

creature home to paint! Workshop content 


Tickets £2. T: 024 7623 7521 


16 Aug 




Drop in and choose from a selection of 

crafts to make, there are loads to choose 

from! Booking essential. T: 024 7630 8999 




9:00am-3:00pm Shake those pom poms at 

our energetic cheerleading camp, learning 

basic cheerleading stunts and lifts. 

Performance 2.45pm. Suitable for ages 


T: 02476 665 530 




Drop in and choose from a selection of 

crafts to make, there are loads to choose 

from! Booking essential. T: 024 7630 8999 


Trampolining Club 


10:00am-12:00noon Give your child that 

extra spring in their step on our specialist 

Camp. Master the basics or improve your 

existing skills, every individual will be 

trained at the level they are best suited 

to. Suitable for ages 9-13. £10 per child. 


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17 Aug 

Family Craft Activity : Silhouette 

Stages 


11:00am-3:00pm Get crafty and creative 

as you make your own puppet theatre, 

complete with silhouette props. What 

story will you imagine as your characters 

take centre stage under the lime light? 

Drop-in, £1 per child or free if you’ve 









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9:00am-3:00pm Shake those pom poms at 

our energetic cheerleading camp, learning 

basic cheerleading stunts and lifts. 

Performance 2.45pm. Suitable for ages 


T: 02476 856 956 covsf.com 

Printed Portraits 


12:00noon-3:00pm Make a polytile print 

and add it to a fantastic frame to have 

your own self-portrait in the style of Van 

Dyck! Drop-in, £1.50 per child or free if 

you’ve paid to visit the Hall. T: 0121 348 

8000 www.birminghammuseums.org.uk 

Fly, Fly, Away 


1:00pm-2:30pm From Butterflies to bees! 

Come and join the education team to 

make your own collection of colourful 

flying insects to take home. This activity 

is suitable for families. Booking is not 

essential. Allow 45 minutes to complete 

all activities. Cost £3.50. T: 024 7678 6281 


Clay and Twig Creatures 


10:30am-12:00noon Let your imagination 

run wild! Come and look for the most 

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and turn it into a little man, a scary troll 

or a magical sprite. Mould clay into 

the shape of an animal or an imaginary 

monster, using sticks, paints and other 

natural materials to add legs, horns and 

prickles. For children aged 3+ who must 

be accompanied by an adult. Tickets £3.50. 



Bat Walk 

Elmdon Park, B92 9EY 

8:00pm-10:00pm Ever wondered 

how to track down a bat? Using our 

Neighbourhood Rangers high tech bat 

detectors, try to spot bats as they fly 

around the lake in their search for food. 

Booking essential. 

T: 0121 704 8000 www.solihull.gov.uk 

Tennis Camp 


9:00am-12:00noon Come along to our 

Tennis camp! Master the skills of tennis 

and serve up fun! Suitable for ages 5-11. 


T: 02476 665 530 covsf.com 





T: 02476 308244 covsf.com 

Den Building 


11:00am-12:30pm Build a den using 

twigs and branches collected from around 

the park – bring a snack to enjoy inside 

your den once all the hard work is done. A 

family event but not suitable for children 

under 5. Child £3.50. Booking essential. 

T: 01827 872660 


60 Minute Marvel - Mini Beast 

Hunting 

10:30am-11:30am Search our reserve 

for some creepy crawlies! Suitable for 

children aged 5-13 years. £3.50 per 

child with one free accompanying adult. 



Flying Machines 


10:30am-12:00noon Come and transform 

a pile of sticks, sticky tape and card 

into flying machines. We will then go 

outside on the hill and see whose flying 

machine goes the highest and furthest. 

For children aged 3+ who must be 

accompanied by an adult. Tickets £3.50. 



Fantastic Fabric 


1:00pm-2:30pm Get crafty with the 

Education Team this summer and have 

some fun with fabric. Create your very 

own hand puppet and other items to take 

home with you. This activity is suitable 

for families. Booking is not essential. 

Allow 45 minutes to complete all 

activities. Cost £3.50. T: 024 7678 6281 


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*23 Jul – 4 Sep



20 Aug 

Furry Friends 

Bubbenhall Wood Car Park, CV8 3BJ 

FREE EVENT 2:00pm-3:30pm Meet our 

cuddly mammal puppets and discover 

what makes mammals, including us, so 

different from other animal groups. Learn 

lots of facts about Rabbits, Badgers, Foxes, 

Moles, Otters and Bats. Build our animals 

a home and think about what kind of 

shelter they would need and how they can 

stay protected in the wild. Families and 

accompanied children (4+) are welcome. 

Booking essential. T: 02476 302912 


Natural Wild Art Paints 


10:30am-12:00noon Collect some likely 

looking plant and mineral materials and 

begin pounding, grinding, mixing and 

straining to make your own special wild art 

paint. Then have a go at making your own 

master piece. For children aged 3+ who 

must be accompanied by an adult. Tickets 

£3.50. Booking essential. T: 024 7630 5592 


Shirley Family Fun Day 

Shirley Park, B90 3AL 

10:30am-2:30pm Make the most of the 

school summer holiday by visiting this 

Family Fun Day, organised by the Shirley 

town team. With stalls, entertainment, 

children’s rides, Punch and Judy shows and 

much more, this is the perfect way to spend 

time with the children during the holidays. 










T: 02476 308244 covsf.com 

22 – 27 Aug 

Nature’s Patterns & Prints 


10:30am-3:30pm Using family friendly 

printmaking materials, create vibrant 

artworks fit for framing. Workshop content 


Tickets £2. T: 024 7623 7521 


23 Aug 





Drop in and choose from a selection of crafts 

to make, there are loads to choose from! 



24 Aug 

Family Craft Activity : Crafty Castles 


11:00am-3:00pm Take inspiration from 

the magnificent architecture of Aston Hall 

to create a crafty castle and become the 

Lord or Lady of your own make believe 

world. Drop-in, £1 per child or free if you’ve 




The Good, The Bad and The Yucky 


12:00noon-3:00pm Join us for this family 

fun interactive show as the Mrs History 

team try to out-gross each other with nasty 

objects from the past. The grossest will be 

declared by our Yuckometer; voted by you 

the audience. Find out about the less than 

charming aspects of the Hall and park with 

our self-guided children’s trail and have a 

go at our make and take craft activity. If you 

don’t like strong smells and icky things that 

might make you say ‘YUCK’, this may not be 

for you…… your children however, will 

love it! Child £1 or free if you’ve paid to visit 

the Hall. Booking essential. 

T: 0121 348 8000 


Family Wildlife Discovery 

Leam Valley Nature Reserve, CV32 4EW 


Designed for the whole family with the kids 

taking the lead! Our experts will guide you 

through a nature reserve, helping you and 

your family to identify what you find. Tickets 

£5. Booking essential. T: 02476 302912 








Performance at 2.45pm. Suitable for ages 


T: 02476 856 956 covsf.com 

25 Aug 

Den Building 


11:00am-12:30pm Build a den using twigs 

and branches collected from around the 

park – bring a snack to enjoy inside your 

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A Festival of Art, 

Creativity and Fun! 


Saturday 6th August 

Sunday 7th August 

10am-6pm, Jephson Gardens, 

Royal Leamington Spa, CV32 4AA 

www.artinpark.co.uk 

FREE 

ENTRY 

den once all the hard work is done. A family 

event but not suitable for children under 5. 

Child £3.50. Booking essential. 

T: 01827 872660 


Scare The Crows 

Hill Close Gardens, CV34 6HF 

10:30am-12:00noon Make your own 

scarecrow. Please bring along baby or toddler 

clothes and a pair of old tights. Child £4, free 

admittance for accompanying adults. Booking 

essential T: 01926 493339 hillclosegardens. 

com 

Nature's Nightlife Workshop 


10:30am-12:00noon What happens on the 

reserve when we all go home? Play our fun 

rabbit and fox games and hunt like bats! 





Gymnastics Camp 


10:00am-12:00noon Learn new skills on 

gymnastic apparatus. Suitable for ages 5-11. 


T: 02476 308244 covsf.com 

All The Colours Of The Rainbow 


1:00pm-2:30pm Celebrate nature’s most 

colourful season of the year. From plants to 

animals, come and make some colourful arts 

and crafts. Booking is not essential. Allow 45 

minutes to complete all activities. Cost £3.50. 

T: 024 7678 6281 www.coventry.gov.uk 

26 Aug 

Animal Tracks and Trails 


11:00am-12:30pm Be an animal detective 

and search for clues in and around the 

woodland. A family event but not suitable 

for children under 5. Child £3.50. Booking 

essential. T: 01827 872660 


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26 Aug 

Family Bat Night 


7:15pm-8:45pm Come on a bat hunt to spot 

a bat in real life and take a batty craft home. 

Suitable for children aged 5+. Booking 

essential. T: 0121 704 0768 


All Aboard Pirate Workshop and Trail 


10:30am-12:00noon Calling all tatty pirates! 

Drop in and come on board our ship ‘The 

Ranger’ and join Blackbeard to make a tatty 

pirate flag, a hat and have your face painted 

like a pirate in preparation for your great lost 

treasure hunt. For children aged 3+ who must 

be accompanied by an adult. Child £2, trade 

in your pirate token from this event to get a 

pirate trail sheet for just £1. 

T: 024 7630 5592 


Strike A Light 


1:00pm-2:30pm The nights will soon be 

drawing in! Come and join the Education Team 

to decorate a tea light holder and create your 

own unique tea light holder to take home 

with you. Booking is not essential. Allow 45 

minutes to complete all activities. Cost £3.50. 

T: 024 7678 6281 www.coventry.gov.uk 

Athletics Camp 


10:00am-3:00pm A full range of track 

and field events, with specialist coaching 

providing a great opportunity to have some 

fun and to take part in a range of athletic 

disciplines. Suitable for ages 7-11. £13 per 


covsf.com 

Summer Party 


9:00am-3:00pm Come and join us for our 

fun and exciting Summer Party. The day will 

include many styles of dancing, face painting, 

arts and crafts and a mini disco. Suitable for 

ages 5-11. £13 per child. Booking essential. 

T: 02476 856 956 covsf.com 

26 – 29 Aug 

Super Heroes Camping 


The perfect opportunity to dress up in your 

favourite super hero costume and come on 

down to Hatton for masses of wrap-around 

fun and games! There will be entry into 

Hatton Adventure World on all 3 days, with 

access to our Outdoor Laser Combat (8yrs+). 

With super hero fitness classes first thing, 

character discos and access to our Superslide 

Mania after the public have all gone home 

your little heroes will sleep soundly in their 

tents whilst you can sit back and enjoy the 

peace of ‘Hatton by night’! Booking essential. 

T: 01926 843411 camping.hattonworld.com 

Insomnia 58 

nec, B40 1NT Love playing video games? This 

is the next chapter of the UK’s biggest gaming 

festival, a complete celebration of gaming 

culture with activities for gaming enthusiasts 

of all ages. Insomnia offers the chance to 

play an impressive selection of games, and 

to watch online YouTube or Twitch stars as 

they participate in live Q&A sessions and 

interactive activities. GAMEfest will showcase 

the latest games alongside an extensive range 

of event content. If you are an esports fanatic, 

then why not play in the LAN gaming halls, 

packed with thousands of PC/Console gamers. 

Take part in tournaments and watch all the 

live finals on the Esports stage. Booking 

essential T: 0121 780 4141 thenec.co.uk 

27 – 29 Aug 

Brinklow’s First Scarecrow Festival, 

CV23 Come along to Brinklow village and 

see the Scarecrows; enjoy live music and eat 

good food. 

29 Aug 

The Face Of Summer 

Fargo Village, CV1 5ED 

11:00am-5:00pm A good old fashioned and 

funfilled family day out including a craft fair, 

the return of Iris May Falcons, Warwickshire 

Wildlife Trust, Guild of Weavers, Spinners 

and Dyers, Beekeeper with observation hive, 

master composters. Lots of music, food and 

demonstrations. In support of Coventry 

Comfort Carers. T: 07811 725564 

www.fargovillage.co.uk 

www.primarytimes.net/warwickshire | | SUMMER 2016 Issue Primary Times 21

Get set for the 

Olympics 

It really is hard to believe that it’s 

four years since the Queen and James Bond 

parachuted into history during the 2012 

Summer Olympic Games in London. (Yes, 

we know it wasn’t really the Queen and that 

James Bond is an actor called Daniel Craig!). 

This year the Olympic torch passes to Brazil 

where the Games of the XXXI Olympiad 

(commonly known as Rio 2016) will take place 

in Rio de Janeiro. For many athletes this is the 

goal they have been training for, not only for 

the past four years, but in some cases, most 

of their lives. The 2016 Summer Olympic 

program features 28 sports, 41 disciplines and 

306 events. The games organizers expect to 

host over 10,500 athletes from 206 countries. 

British athletes have competed at every single 

Olympic games since they were revived by 

Baron Pierre du Coubertin in 1896. Coubertin 

drew his inspiration from the Ancient Olympic 

games which took place every four years from 

the 8th century BC to the 4th century AD. The 

origins of these games are shrouded in 

mystery and many theories have been given 

for their existence. Scholars can’t even 

pinpoint exactly when they began but 776 BC 

is the most widely accepted date. (Similarly, 

there is no agreement about when these 

ancient Games stopped – the date that is most 

agreed on is 393 AD). 

same year as the Summer Games but since 

then they now take place on a four-year cycle 

two years after the Summer Games. 

The genesis of the Paralympics came in 1948 

when Sir Ludwig Guttman, in an effort to 

promote rehabilitation of soldiers wounded in 

World War II, organized a multi-sport event to 

coincide with the London Summer Games of 

that year. This event became known as the 

International Wheelchair Games. In 1960 

Guttman brought 400 athletes to compete in 

‘Parallel Olympics’ alongside the Summer 

Olympics in Rome - an event that ultimately 

became the first Paralympics. Since then the 

Paralympics has been held every four years 

alongside the Summer Games and, since 

1988, in the same host city. The Youth Games 

began in 2010 to accommodate athletes 

aged 14-18. 

The Olympic Games have been constantly 

evolving since 1896 and many of the symbols 

associated with the games have been added 

during the years since. The Olympic flag with 

the iconic five intertwined rings was first 

adopted in 1914. The five rings (blue, yellow, 

black, red and green) symbolize the five 

continents Africa, Asia, America, Oceania and 

Europe. The Olympic Torch relay was 

introduced in 1936 at the Berlin Games. 

This year, the torch began its journey in April 

when it was lit at a ceremony in Southern 

Greece and spent a week travelling the country 

to Athens. It arrives in Brazil on 3rd May and 

will then embark on a 95-day tour of Brazil, 

visiting 83 cities, 26 state capitals and 500 

towns. It is estimated that the torch will reach 

90% of the population while covering 

approximate 20,000 kilometres (over 12,000 

miles) of the country by road and 16,000 

(approximately 9,940 miles) by air. The torch 

relay will involve around 12,000 torchbearers 

and will end at the Maracanä Stadium in Rio 

on 5th August for the Games Opening 

Ceremony. 

Most people will watch the Games on 

television. The first live TV broadcast was 

in Germany in 1936, but only for a local 

audience. The first international TV broadcast 

came 20 years later with the 1956 Winter 

Olympics in Cortina, Italy. In 2012 

approximately 900 million people watched 

all or part of the opening ceremony of the 

London Summer Games on television. 

Anne Marie Scanlon for Primary Times 

The ancient Olympics took place in the 

sanctuary of Zeus in Olympia, Greece, hence 

the name. These games were primarily 

religious in origin and competitors came from 

different, and rival, Greek factions. Baron de 

Coubertin founded the International Olympic 

Committee in 1894 and the very first modern 

Olympic Games took place in Athens two 

years later. The first games had participants 

from 14 nations with 241 athletes taking part in 

43 events. In the 2016 Games in Rio 

competitors from Team GB will tackle, 

amongst other events, Boxing, Canoeing, 

Cycling, Track, Diving & Swimming, Equestrian 

events, Hockey, Fencing, Football, Golf, 

Gymnastics, Rowing, Rugby, Sailing, Shooting 

and Weightlifting. 

By Robbie Dale (Flickr: Sir Chris Hoy) 

Since it’s inception the Olympic movement has 

grown to include Winter Games, the 

Paralympics and the Youth Games. The Winter 

Olympics began in 1924 to accommodate 

sports that take place on snow and ice. Until 

1992 the Winter Olympics were held in the 

Many British athletes have taken home medals since the Games began. Cyclist Chris 

Hoy has won the most gold medals for Britain with 6, he also took home a silver. Hoy won three 

of his gold medals in the 2008 Summer Olympics becoming the first British athlete to take 

top prize three times in one year since swimmer Henry Taylor in 1908. Rower Steve Redgrave 

took home gold medals in five consecutive games from 1984. Redgrave also won a bronze 

medal. Cyclist Bradley Wiggins has seven Olympic medals – 4 Gold, 1 Silver and 2 Bronze. 

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Bug Bands 


10:30am-3:30pm Turn yourself into a giant 

bug of your choice using versatile craft 

materials to create a fabulous head band! 

Workshop content is suitable for 4+ but all 

are welcome. Tickets £2. T: 024 7623 7521 


30 Aug 

Make A Code Breaker 


12:30pm-2:30pm The Great Fire of London 

was recorded by Samuel Pepys, famous 

now for writing his diary. He wrote his diary 

in code, so come and make your very own 

code breaker to help you write messages in 

code. Child £2. T: 0121 348 8120 


Disney Movie Day 


9:00am-3:00pm Come dressed as your 

favourite character or Disney character of 

your choice. The day will include dancing to 

all your favourite tangled tracks, messy art 

session and a mini disco. Suitable for ages 


T: 02476 665 530 covsf.com 

Cricket Camp 


10:00am-3:00pm The North Warwickshire 

Cricket Club coaching is all about fun and 

introducing basic techniques. There will be 

lots of opportunities to hit balls, bowl, catch 

and field! and play some games. After the 

sessions we can advise about your nearest 

cricket club. Suitable for ages 5-9. £13 per 


covsf.com 


Great Fire of London Week 


11:00am-4:00pm Commemorate 350 years 

since the Great Fire of London with themed 

crafts, garden and house trails, quizzes 

and performances based on the Great Fire. 

Plus Samuel Pepys pays a visit to the Hall. 

Adults £7, Child £3. T: 0121 348 8120 www. 

birminghammuseums.org.uk 

31 Aug 

Family Craft Activity : Hand Print 

Beasts and Storytelling 


11:00am-3:00pm Aston Hall is filled with 

mythical and legendary beasts hidden 

within the architecture. Find as many as 

you can and then get hands on as you 

create your own colourful creature. In the 

courtyard hear an enthralling folklore 

story of knights, chivalry, romance and 

bravery for children and grown-ups alike. 

Performances at 12:00noon and 2:30pm. 

T: 0121 348 8000 


1 Sept 

Forest Frenzy Workshop 


10:30am-12:00noon Come explore our 

forest, could you survive out here in the 

wild? Suitable for children aged 5-13 years. 

£4.50 per child with one free accompanying 

adult. Booking essential. T: 024 7630 8999 


2 Sept 

An Introduction To Foraging 


10:00am-12:00noon Come and see what 

food you can find in the wild. Let’s reap 

Nature’s Harvest and finish with some 

freshly picked blackberries and ice cream 

in the courtyard. A family event but 

not suitable for children under 5. Child 

£3.50. Booking essential. T: 01827 872660 


Summer Ponds 


10:30am-12:00noon Ever wondered what 

lurks beneath the water in our pond dipping 

pool? How many different beasties can we 

find? Learn about newts and frogs, and look 

for beetles, nymphs and other pond life 

that amphibians feed on. For children aged 

3+ who must be accompanied by an adult. 

Tickets £3.50 per child. Booking essential. 

T: 024 7630 5592 


Family Bat Night 


7:15pm-8:45pm Join us on the reserve for a 

fantastic night exploring the world of bats. 

Hear their calls and try to spot them flying 

around! Do a fun bat craft! Suitable for ages 

5+. Booking essential. T: 024 7630 8999 


10 Sept 

The Chocolate 5K 

Dorridge Village Hall B93 8QA 

Birmingham St Mary’s Hospice’s tastiest 5k 

fun run on Saturday 10th September gives 

chocolate lovers the opportunity to burn 

off the calories whilst indulging in a sweet 

chocolate treat or three! Full details of the 

tasty event can be found on the website 

www.birminghamhospice.org.uk or by 

calling the fundraising team 

T: 0121 472 1191. 

23RD - 24TH JULY, 2016 

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Film Preview 

Guide 

Ice Age: Collision Course 

Family favourites Manny the Mammoth, Diego the Saber Tooth Tiger and Sid the 

Sloth return to screens this summer, along with Scrat the Saber Tooth Squirrel 

on his never-ending quest for his acorn. 

Scrat’s epic pursuit of the elusive 

acorn catapults him into the universe 

where he accidentally sets off a series 

of cosmic events that transform and 

threaten the Ice Age World. To save 

themselves, Sid, Manny, Diego, and the 

rest of the herd must leave their home and embark on a quest full of comedy 

and adventure, travelling to exotic new lands and encountering a host of 

colourful new characters. But, at least as far as Sid is concerned, the impending 

apocalypse is rather less important than finding a new girlfriend. 

Journey back to prehistory once more for ‘Ice Age: Collision Course’. The latest 

entry in the hugely successful franchise hits UK cinemas on 15 July. 

Still Swimming 

When Dory said “just keep swimming” in 2003’s Oscar-winning film “Finding 

Nemo”, she could not have imagined what was in store for her (not that she could 

remember). Now the beloved blue tang fish is the star of her very own 

film, “Finding Dory”, out in cinemas on 29 July. 

After her adventures with Marlin and Nemo, Dory suddenly 

remembers that she has a family out there who may be 

looking for her and the trio take off on a life-changing 

adventure across the ocean to California’s Marine Life 

Institute (MLI), a rehabilitation centre and aquarium. In an 

effort to find her Mum and Dad, Dory enlists the help of 

three of the MLI’s most intriguing residents: Hank, a cantankerous 

octopus who frequently gives employees the slip; Bailey, a beluga whale who is 

convinced his echolocation skills are on the blink; and Destiny, a near sighted whale 

shark. Audiences will dive back into the extraordinary underwater world of “Finding 

Nemo” as they watch Dory being reunited with her loved ones and learn a few 

things about the meaning of family along the way. 

Swallows and Amazons 

Watch the modern adaptation of Arthur Ransome’s much loved novel – a 

story of daring adventure and exploration as four children set off on the 

summer holiday of a life-time. 

Swallows and Amazons follows four 

children who dream of escape from 

the tedium of a summer holiday 

with their mother. When finally 

given permission to camp on their 

own remote island in the middle of 

a vast lake, they are overjoyed. But 

when they get there, they discover 

they may not be alone. 

As a desperate battle for ownership of the island ensues, the real dangers of 

an adult world on the brink of war encroach on their paradise in the form 

of a mysterious pair of Russian spies hot on the tail of the enigmatic Jim 

Turner. As the sleepy British summer is turned on its head, the children must 

learn skills of survival, responsibility, and the all-important value of friendship. 

Steeped in the wonder of a child’s imagination and set against the breathtaking 

backdrop of the Lakes, this is an exhilarating adaptation of a treasured 

classic. Swallows and Amazons will hit UK cinemas on 19 August. 

An Outback Adventure 

Blinky Bill is a koala with a big imagination. An adventurer at heart, he dreams 

of leaving the little town of Greenpatch and following in his explorer father’s 

footsteps. Mr Bill went missing in the Outback some time ago and Blinky is the 

only one who believes his father is still alive. 

When Blinky discovers a mysterious 

marker that hints at his Dad’s 

whereabouts, he embarks on a 

journey that takes him into the 

dangerous Outback. He quickly makes 

friends with Nutsy, a zoo koala, and 

Jacko, a nervous frill-necked lizard. 

Pursued relentlessly by a vengeful cat 

who has a personal score to settle with 

Blinky, the trio must learn to work together if they ever want to survive the rugged 

Australian landscape and fi nd Blinky’s father. 

Join cheeky Aussie koala Blinky Bill as he goes on the adventure of a lifetime when 

Blinky Bill: The Movie comes to cinemas nationwide on 19 August. 

Pete’s Dragon 

A reimagining of Disney’s cherished family film, “Pete’s Dragon” is the 

adventure of an orphaned boy named Pete and his best friend Elliott, who 

just so happens to be a dragon. 

For years, old wood carver Mr. Meacham 

has delighted local children with his tales 

of the fierce dragon that resides deep in 

the woods of the Pacific Northwest. To 

his daughter, Grace, who works as a forest 

ranger, these stories are little more than 

tall tales…until she meets Pete. Pete is a 

mysterious 10-year-old with no family and 

no home who claims to live in the woods 

with a giant, green dragon named Elliott. 

From Pete’s descriptions, Elliott seems 

remarkably similar to the dragon from Mr. 

Meacham’s stories. With the help of Natalie, 

an 11-year-old girl whose father Jack owns 

the local lumber mill, Grace sets out to 

determine where Pete came from, where he belongs, and the truth about 

this dragon. 

Join Pete and his clumsy, furry green friend as they delight young children 

and nostalgic adults alike. Disney’s “Pete’s Dragon” flies onto UK cinema 

screens on 12 August. 

The BFG 

Two of the world’s greatest storytellers – Roald Dahl and Steven Spielberg 

– have united to bring Dahl’s beloved classic the BFG to life for a new 

generation. 

The BFG is the exciting tale of a young girl named Sophie who befriends a 

mysterious Giant. Despite his intimidating appearance, the Giant turns out 

to be a kind-hearted soul who is considered an outcast by the other giants 

because, unlike them, he refuses to 

eat children. He introduces Sophie 

to the wonders and perils of Giant 

Country, as they set out on an 

adventure to capture the evil, maneating 

giants who have been invading 

the human world. 

Children will love learning about the 

Giant’s world of buckswashling, slimy 

snozzcumbers and gravity-defying ‘whizzpopping’ farts. Explore a world of 

childlike wonder with a powerful blend of live action and animation. The 

BFG is in cinemas from 22 July. 

WIN WIN WIN WIN WIN WIN WIN 

To be in with a chance of winning a selection of Ice Age: Collision Course goodies to celebrate the 

release of the new film, send an email to competitions@primarytimes.biz with ‘Ice Age: 

Collision Course’ as the subject by Friday 12 August. Don’t forget to include your name, 

age, address, school and contact telephone number. 

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Your Family Theatre Guide 

Mary Arden's Farm, 

CV37 9UN 

Box Office: T: 07855 751 918 

www.madcapteatreproductions.co.uk or 

www.shakespeare.org.uk 

15 - 16 July 

Much Ado About Nothing 

7:00pm Join us for an open-air performance 

of one of Shakespeare's most popular 

comedies. War is over and everyone is 

ready to celebrate, Benedick and Beatrice, 

however, have their own personal war 

to finish! Madcap Productions combine 

comedy, music, dance, stage combat 

and physicality with the original script; 

join us for a performance that is not to 

be missed. Bring seating and a picnic. 

Adults £13, Child £11. Booking essential. 

Belgrade Theatre, 

CV1 1GS 

Box Office: 024 7655 3055 

www.belgrade.co.uk 

27 - 30 June 

Coventry Performing Arts Showcase 

2016 

As the Lead Organisation of the Music 

Education Hub, Coventry Performing Arts 

is once again proud to welcome you to our 

annual Summer Showcase 2016, at the 

Belgrade Theatre. This show will also share 

the performances of a number of gifted 

young dancers and dramatists, whose talent, 

creativity and energy is a credit to our city 

and our partners across the West Midlands. 

Playbox Theatre, 

CV34 6LE 

Box Office:01926 419555 

www.playboxtheatre.com 

15 – 16 July 

Pond Wife 

7:00pm ‘Pond Wife’ is a “joyfully ingenious” 

mash-up of magic and music, where 

mermaids and pop stars collide. Join Holly 

& Ted as they take you on a journey that is 

funny, feminist and fabulous! Adult £7, Child 

£5. 

9 – 11 Sept 

Disney’s Beauty & The Beast Jr 

A fantastic adaptation of the story of 

transformation and tolerance featuring lots of 

popular songs. 

The Abbey Theatre, 

CV11 5DB 

Box Office: 07799 803944 

www.abbeytheatre.co.uk 

16 July 

Little Women: The Story In Songs 

2:30pm and 7:00pm Join the March sisters 

Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy in their passage from 

childhood to womanhood during the time 

of the American Civil war. 80 young people 

will take to the stage to tell this emotional & 

uplifting story. Tickets £9. 

18 – 19 July 

Twisted Tales 

2:00pm and 7:00pm Ever wondered about 

what happens to your favourite fairytale 

characters and how their paths cross? Adults 

£7, Child £5. 

The Attic Theatre, 

CV37 6YY 

Box Office:07952 819557 

www.treadthe boardstheatre.co.uk 

Wind in the Willows 

12 – 29 August 

Kenneth Grahame's classic children's story 

about Toad, Badger, Mole and Ratty and their 

adventures on the Riverbank. Toad has an 

obsession with motorcars and despite his 

friends’ efforts to cure him of it, he gets himself 

into big trouble much to the horror of the river 

bankers and the joy of the evil Weasels of the 

Wild Wood. This family favourite is delightfully 

portrayed by the ‘Tread the Boards’ award 

winning theatre company. (performance times 

vary) 

The Core Theatre, 

B91 3RG 

Box Office: 0121 7046962 

www.thecoretheatresolihull.co.uk 

26-27 July 

Ratburger 

7 pm Join Heartbreak Productions for this 

hilarious modern thriller that blends dark 

reality and irreverent comedy for today's 

children. Bring a picnic, drinks, coolboxes, 

friends and neighbours! Soak up the evening 

sunshine (we hope!) outdoors in Brueton Park, 

Warwick Road. Please check availability for on 

the gate tickets. Adults £10 Child £9. 

4 Aug 

Treasure Island 

2.30pm: A family musical show with 

audience participation, presented by Katch 22 

Productions. Actors will be joined on stage by 

young people who have completed an intensive 

Summer Course at The Core Young Actors' 

Studio. £8 - Nine tickets max per booking. 

5 Aug 

LazyTown 

1:30pm and 3:30pm Go, go, go, get up 

LazyTown – enjoy a non-stop, highly-interactive 

and energetic treat, jam-packed with music 

and fun. Learn how to be a real super hero, 

suitable for ages 3 to 103! Tickets £10. 

25 Aug 

Spectacular Science Show 

2:30pm If you think Science is boring, think 

again; this is science like you have never seen 

before. Presented by TV astronomer and author 

Mark Thompson. Suitable for ages 6+ and all 

the family. Tickets £8. 

Warwick Arts Centre, 

CV4 7AL 

Box Office: 024 7652 4524 

www.warwickartscentre.co.uk 

8 – 12 Aug 

Space Academy 

10:00am-4:00pm Combining movement, 

drama, puppetry and performance making, 

you’ll train as an astronaut before launching 

off on a space mission to an undiscovered 

universe. Suitable for ages 8-12. Course £135. 

Your family and friends can book their free 

tickets to the World Premiere 

performance of your show on the 12th at 

5:00pm. 

Youth Theatre 

DRAMA 

Summer 

School 

for ages 8-16 

1-4 Aug £100 

Formerly Solihull Arts Complex 

26 & 27 July, Live in the Park 

Bring a seat/blanket & picnic to this fun show. 

Tickets £10/£9 ch. adv or £11/£10 on gate 

Brueton Park at 7pm. See website for full details. 

Thur 4 Aug 

with audience 

participation 

2.30pm 

Tickets £8 

Fri 5 Aug 

Family shows 

at 1.30pm 

& 3.30pm 

Tickets £10 

A DRAGON’S 

TALE 

Spectacular 

Science 

THU 25 AUG 

Holiday 

Workshops 

Suitable ages 4-10 

Art & Craft £5 

On Weds in Aug 

2 different fun book 

themed art sessions. 

Lunch supervision £2. 

Dance £4.50 

Mon 8, 15 & 22 Aug 

2.30pm £8 each 

Show 

Explosions, 

vortex, and 

much more! 

(age 6+) 

THU 25 AUG 

2.30pm £8 each 

Box office: 0121 704 6962 www.thecoretheatresolihull.co.uk 

Wind in the Willows 

12 - 29 August 2016 

Tickets 

£12.00 

Adults, 

£10.00 

Concessions, 

£45.00 

Family Ticket 

(2 Adults & 2 Children) 

The Attic Theatre, 

Cox’s Yard, 

Stratford-upon-Avon, 

CV37 6YY 

Box Office: 

07952 819557 

Email: boxoffice@theattictheatre.co.uk 

Website: www.treadtheboardstheatre.co.uk 

BOX OFFICE 


Beat boredom this summer! 

At Wilko, we love family time and 

with the summer holidays just 

around the corner, it’s a great time 

to start thinking about activities to 

keep the kids (and adults) busy. 

Thinking of things to do to keep the 6 weeks 

action-packed can seem a bit daunting, and 

not to mention costly, but we’ve got some 

great ideas that’ll help keep the kids 

entertained, making memories that’ll last a 

lifetime and all without breaking the bank! 

As well as a host of super suggestions, 

we’re also giving your little scribblers a 

chance to win a Back to School Bumper 

Pack, which contains all the essentials, 

worth £50. You can find out more by visiting 

www.wilko.com/page/colourcomp – so what 

are you waiting for? Dig out the colouring 

pencils and get them to give it a go! 

Start with a holiday planner 

Making a plan for each week is a great starting 

point. It’ll help keep you organised, space out 

activities and give everyone in the family things 

to look forward to. It’s also handy when you’re 

working to a budget and making arrangements 

for any childcare that’s needed – or roping in 

the grandparents! 

When planning, try and schedule in craft 

days, mini sports days or themed activity 

days throughout the holidays, leaving little 

to no room for the word ‘bored’ to make 

an appearance! 

Be prepared – whatever 

the weather! 

We all know that the British weather’s 

unpredictable, raining cats and dogs one 

minute with glorious sunshine the next! So 

make sure you’ve got a few things up your 

sleeve – at your local Wilko you’ll find plenty 

of activities that can be enjoyed come rain 

or shine. 

Crafts – Crafting indoors and outdoors can be 

great fun, and craft kits are perfect for keeping 

kids busy. Visit wilko.com where we’ve got 

heaps to choose from, all at fantastic prices. 

Our favourite summer holiday heroes include 

the bumper craft kit which contains a 

whopping 700 pieces for just £5 – why not use 

it to create colourful creatures, cool cards and 

fantastic photo frames? Our scrapbooks are 

also great for keeping little ones entertained all 

summer long. Encourage them to stick in bits 

and bobs from their summer adventures – 

think family pics, tickets from days out and 

dried flowers from the garden. 

Painting – Kids love getting messy and 

painting is a great activity for encouraging 

kids to get creative. Use our colourful 

child-friendly paints to make hand prints, foot 

prints, beautiful portraits and more! You could 

even roll out a length of lining paper and get 

the whole family to run along it with painted 

feet... you may not make a masterpiece, 

but it’ll be a priceless family keepsake and 

a whole load of fun! 

Be a good sport 

It’s set to be a summer of sport with Euro 2016 

in France and the Olympic Games in Rio, 

which may inspire your little ones to kick a ball 

about, run around the garden or throw a 

javelin... ok, maybe not the last one! 

Little ones love an assault course, and they’re 

super easy to set up. You’ll just need a bit of 

equipment like a hoop to climb through, a ball 

to kick or throw into a goal and somewhere to 

run. It’s a great way to get the kids to use their 

imagination and burn off a bit of energy. 

Check out your local store or visit us online 

at wilko.com where you’ll find a huge range 

of outdoor equipment – everything from 

trampolines to tennis sets, pools to 

playhouses! 

Wow 

£12! 

Little hands, green fingers... 

There are bound to be some warm, dry days, 

so why not get the kids to help out in the 

garden? Gardening’s a great activity for all 

ages – if you can spare the space, dedicate a 

small patch that’s just for the kids, and get 

them started with our great range of compost, 

seeds and tools. 

Pass the summer holiday 

test with flying colours! 

Research shows that even a bit of learning 

during the summer can help kids get ahead, 

no matter what their age. And to give you a 

helping hand, we’ve got a great range of 

exercise and activity books, covering 

everything from basic phonics to Key Stage 

2 English, Science and Maths. 

After all that learning, why not relax with a bit of 

colouring? It’s a fantastically calming activity 

that also encourages creativity, which is crucial 

to your little one’s development – and it’s also 

great for helping adults to de-stress! So, pop 

into your local store where you’ll find a fantastic 

range of colouring books, activity books and 

stationery. For more ideas to keep the kids 

busy this summer check out our blog – life. 

wilko.com. And when it’s time to go back to 

school, visit your local Wilko store or wilko.com 

for all your stationery essentials. 

Check out the Wilko Small Sketchers 

Colouring Competition for your child’s 

chance to win a Back to School Bumper 

Pack, worth £50. Visit www.wilko.com/ 

page/colourcomp for more information. 

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£2each 

£1each 

£5craft 

multi pack 

700+ 

items 

£1each 

£3 

92cm x 92cm 

Keep the kids busy... 

All products are subject to availability. Please check with your store in advance to avoid disappointment. 

Also online at wilko.com (delivery charges may apply). 0415280 Wilko Bumper Craft Kit 700pcs. 0257779 

Gold Star Starting Phonics Book 3-5yrs. 0346773 Gold Star KS2 English 7-9yrs. 0346776 Gold Star KS2 Maths 

9-11yrs. 0416785 Wilko Let’s Create Washable Paint Red 300ml (£3.34 per 1L). 0416786 Wilko Let’s Create 

Washable Paint Yellow 300ml. 0416788 Wilko Let’s Create Washable Paint Blue 300ml. 0312626 Wilko 2 Ring 

Paddling Pool (92cm x 92cm). 0298195 Wilko Magic Bubble Wand 118ml. 


PINBOARD 

Summer of family fun 

at Redwings 

Celebrate all things horsey, pony, donkey and mule with a summer packed 

full of fun family activities at Redwings Horse Sanctuary’s Oxhill visitor 

centre. 

With events taking place throughout the holidays - from quiz trails to pony 

grooming and the Redwings Summer Club – make the most of meeting 

these beautiful rescued residents nose-to-nose and find out what makes 

them so special. 

And don’t forget your invite to Redwings Adoption Star birthday parties, 

including mischievous donkey duo Timothy and Cain (14 th August) and 

handsome pony Dylan (4th September) who can’t wait to meet you too! 

For more information and the full summer activity schedule, head to www. 

redwings.org.uk/visiting 

Redwings Oxhill is open 10am to 4pm every Friday, Saturday, Sunday and 

Monday (closed Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays) with FREE ENTRY. 

Gaming Festival, Insomnia 

‘You may have heard the name DanTDM (TheDiamondMinecart) or 

Sqaishey thrown around the household, but who are they and why 

do kids spend hours watching them on YouTube? Here is a short 

introduction to the world’s new leading entertainers and why they come 

to the UK’s biggest gaming festival, Insomnia.YouTube was 

created around, and continues to centre on, the idea of ‘You’; featuring 

something for everyone. It is home to thousands of personalities, 

referred to as Creators or YouTubers, uploading unique content to 

the world. DanTDM, a 24 year old from the West Midlands, hosts 

an online channel which is listed as one of the top YouTube channels 

in the UK with over 11 Million subscribers watching his videos based 

on ‘Minecraft’.Creators attend Insomnia Gaming Festival to give 

something back to their fans. Whether it’s through meetings, signings, 

or live stage events, we offer a personal experience between the 

Creators and their fans. YouTube is a way to experience the creativity, 

fun and passion of the world, right on your PC or TV screen. Bringing 

that enjoyment face to face is the purpose of Insomnia. We are 

passionate about gaming, it’s why we do what we do.’ 

Summer Holiday Playscheme 

for 5 – 12 year olds 

If you are looking for childcare 

during the school holidays, look 

no further than ‘Playscheme’. 

Playscheme is being run by NBLT 

and offers great holiday clubs 

for children aged 5 - 12 years 

old. They are fun, engaging and 

active! They will keep your little 

ones occupied over the school 

holidays, whilst having great fun, 

learning new skills and making 

new friends! Playscheme will 

be running across 5 locations 

across the boroughs of 

Nuneaton & Bedworth and 

North Coventry. 

At Playscheme you can be 

assured that your child is in great 

hands, as the scheme is run by fully qualified Sports Coaches who 

hold first aid certificates and are DBS checked. These are the best 

sports coaches around, ensuring that your child learns and has fun, in 

a safe environment. 

What’s on offer? There are craft and sporting activities, 

including: bouncy castles, bike maintenance, face painting, balloon 

modelling, healthy eating challenges and much more. 

The sessions are flexible. You can attend for the whole day, or part 

of it. Sessions start at 8am- 5.30pm. To find out more and book, visit 

www.nbleisuretrust.org 

NEW at The Nuneaton Academy, there is football player 

development coaching running over the holiday - twice a week 

from 9am – 4pm. Open to boys and girls aged 7-11 yrs. These 

sessions cover technical and tactical football coaching with FA 

level 2/3 (UEFA B) coaches. 

Get a taste for success at the 

Chocolate 5k charity fun run 

Chocolate lovers in Solihull are in for a sweet treat as the 

‘Chocolate 5k’ returns to Dorridge. 

Birmingham St Mary’s Hospice’s tastiest 5k fun run on Saturday 

10 th September gives chocolate lovers the opportunity to burn 

off the calories whilst indulging in a sweet chocolate treat or 

three! 

Taking place in Dorridge Village Hall, runners can approach 

chocolate stations along the route with free entry into the postrun 

chocolate buffet. Runners will also receive a chocolate 

medal and Chocolate 5k goody bag 

Full details of the tasty event can be found on the website 

www.birminghamhospice.org.uk or by calling the fundraising 

team on 0121 472 1191. 

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A Place at a Theatre 

Summer School worth £100 

On Solihull’s Core Theatre stage aimed at young people 

aged 8-16, the 4 day course explores their creative and 

performance potential in a safe, fun theatrical environment. 

They’ll learn; acting, singing, dancing, blocking, stage 

direction, stage rehearsal and much more. 

The course aims to help develop their imagination, 

communication skills, teambuilding and self-esteem. Work 

creatively with professionals - no prior drama or singing skills 

are needed. Running Mon 1 – Thurs 4 August and children 

will watch, and participate, in a professional show - Treasure 

Island on the final day. Fee £100 - See website 

www.thecoretheatresolihull.co.uk for more details. 

Primary Times has joined together with The Core Theatre to 

offer a free place at this theatre school to one lucky reader 

For your chance to win just answer the following question. 

The Core Theatre was formerly known as 

A. Solihull Arts Complex 

B. Buckingham Palace 

C. The Big Apple 

Award-winning tuition with a difference. For ages 5 -14. 

COMPETITIONS 

Enter online at: www.primarytimes.net/warwickshire/competitions 

or https://www.facebook.com/primarytimeswarwicks 

Closing 

Date 

18 July 

2016 

@exploretutors 

Call 01483 447414 to book 

your free trial session 

www.explorelearning.co.uk 

/explorelearning 


Loopy Library 

What did the cheese 

say when he saw 

himself in a mirror? 

Helloo me! 

Martha Rooke, aged 8 

How do you know 

if the tide is going 

out? 

It gives a little 

wave! 

Annabel, aged 8 

Why did the banana go 

to the doctors? 

Because it wasn’t 

peeling well! 

Harry H, aged 7 

What do you call an 

underground train 

filled with scientists? 

A train full of 

Smarties! 

Anton, aged 9 

Send Jokes to: 

Primary Times 

Birmingham 

Schools Publishing Ltd, 

St James’s House , 

118 Greys Road, 

Henley on Thames, 

Oxon. RG9 1QW 

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